BMW’s i3 inches closer to production

BMW i3 concept.

BMW

BMW i3 concept.

BMW

BMW i3 concept.

BMW

By John LeBlanc, Postmedia News

Originally published: November 28, 2012

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With the promise of production versions going on-sale next year, BMW’s “i” sub-brand will unveil its third model, the i3 Coupe, in concept form later today during this year’s Los Angeles auto show. Unlike the i3 four-door and i8 sports car concepts, the i3 Coupe looks more production-ready, with less glass and tamer bodywork. Like its four-door city car counterpart, the two-door i3 is powered by a 170 horsepower electric motor that’s mounted in the rear. And as you may have guessed from the image above, yes, you will have to plug the BMW in. Expect more BMW “i” brand info from forthcoming LA show reports.